Climate of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Area-weighted average across Kuala Lumpur. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Kuala Lumpur, a subdivision of Malaysia, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 27°C / 80.6°F in January to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in April, with rainfall from 131 mm / 5.2 in to 298 mm / 11.7 in depending on the season (2392 mm / 94.2 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C80.6°F | 155 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| February | 27.5°C81.5°F | 141 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| March | 27.7°C81.9°F | 206 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.9°C82.2°F | 241 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.9°C82.2°F | 204 mm8″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.7°C81.9°F | 134 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.3°C81.1°F | 131 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.4°C81.3°F | 163 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.3°C81.1°F | 204 mm8″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.3°C81.1°F | 278 mm10.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.2°C81°F | 298 mm11.7″ | Tropical |
| December | 27°C80.6°F | 237 mm9.3″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is April at 27.9°C / 82.2°F, and the driest is July at 131 mm / 5.2 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 27°C / 80.6°F in January to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 2392 mm / 94.2 in, with the wettest month being November (298 mm / 11.7 in) and the driest July (131 mm / 5.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Kuala Lumpur?
The hottest month in Kuala Lumpur is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.9°C / 82.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Kuala Lumpur?
The coldest month in Kuala Lumpur is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 27°C / 80.6°F.
When does it rain most in Kuala Lumpur?
The wettest month in Kuala Lumpur is November, averaging about 298 mm / 11.7 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 131 mm / 5.2 in.